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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Southampton at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Southampton both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 5 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher in 2 and University of Southampton in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
2017
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University of Southampton

91%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£23,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

54
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    20 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Southampton

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Heritage & Conservation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Computing & IT.

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Only at University of Southampton

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £26,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Southampton

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
      100%Satisfaction76%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Southampton: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Southampton?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Music, Law, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Management and 8 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Southampton offer more courses?

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at University of Southampton?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 6 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    University of Southampton teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, History and 63 more.

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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses